Thanksgiving dinner asks a lot of an outfit. It has to look nice in the family photos, hold up through a long drive and still feel comfortable after a second plate of stuffing.

The looks below lean on soft knits, satin skirts, plaid and suede boots, mostly built from pieces you probably already own. Pick one, swap in what’s in your closet, and you’ll be ready before the turkey is.

Brown Plaid Maxi and Short-Sleeve Knit

My pick for a cozy family dinner at someone’s house is this one. A short-sleeve chocolate knit sits loosely over a pleated brown plaid maxi skirt, finished with woven brown Mary Jane flats and a suede fringe bag. Add a long cardigan for the drive and take it off once the oven warms up the kitchen.

Ivory Wrap Cardigan and Satin Pants

If dresses aren’t your thing, satin pants give you the same dressed-up feel. Here, chocolate brown wide-leg satin pants sit under a fuzzy ivory cardigan tied at the waist, with pointed brown suede pumps and a taupe suede clutch. Big gold earrings do the rest, so you can skip the necklace.

Dark Denim Maxi Skirt and Western Boots

Denim maxi skirts are everywhere this fall, and Thanksgiving is a good excuse to try one. This dark indigo version flares at the hem and pairs with a loose white cable-knit sweater, tan suede western ankle boots and a slouchy black leather shoulder bag. It’s casual enough for Friendsgiving and warm enough for a walk after dinner.

Chocolate Sweater and Brown Satin Skirt

Chocolate brown from head to toe feels rich without trying too hard. A relaxed crewneck sweater with a split hem goes over a brown satin bias-cut maxi skirt, and black cap-toe ballet flats with little bows keep you comfortable from appetizers to pie. Stack a few gold bracelets and carry a structured dark brown bag.

Oatmeal Cable Knit and Ruffled Mini

Big, cozy sweater, tiny skirt. An oversized oatmeal cable-knit sweater nearly covers a white ruffled mini skirt, and taupe suede knee-high stiletto boots fill in the rest. It’s a fun one for dinner out with friends, and warm brown tights make it work on colder nights.

Fringed Shawl Over a Cream Coat

That fringed knit scarf is doing all the work here. Wrapped like a shawl over a cream wool coat with patch pockets, it softens straight blue jeans and dark brown suede heeled boots. Tuck a brown suede half-moon clutch under your arm and you’re set for the cold walk from the car to the front door.

Gray Mohair Sweater and Plaid Skirt

Gray and plaid never feel out of place at a family table. Here, a fuzzy gray mohair sweater sits over a sheer gray-and-white plaid midi skirt tied at the waist, with taupe suede knee boots and a soft beige suede shoulder bag. It’s the kind of outfit that works for Sunday lunch with your in-laws too.

Navy Turtleneck and Wide-Leg Jeans

Not a skirt person? A navy turtleneck sweater with dark-rinse wide-leg jeans looks polished and still feels like a weekend. Tan suede ballet flats with tiny bows, a cognac suede top-handle bag and a navy headband pull the colors together for a smaller dinner at a friend’s apartment.

Cream Sweater and Lace Slip Skirt

Picture yourself already at the table: a cream crewneck sweater, an ivory satin slip skirt with a deep lace hem and tan suede western boots. It’s soft enough for a long afternoon of eating and still pretty enough for the photo before everyone sits down. A silver watch is the only jewelry it asks for.

Mocha Cardigan and Ivory Satin Pants

Ivory satin wide-leg pants and a fuzzy mocha cardigan turn a plain plum tank into something that feels special. The woven straw bag is a fun surprise for November, though a suede bag would work just as well. Swap the black flat sandals for loafers or ballet flats if your dinner is somewhere chilly.

Brown V-Neck and Plaid Handkerchief Skirt

Watch that uneven handkerchief hem move when you walk. The brown-and-blue plaid skirt is cinched with a brown leather belt over a fitted brown V-neck top, then finished with brown sock boots, tortoiseshell glasses and a thin gold necklace. Keeping everything above the skirt in one shade lets the plaid stand out.

Suede Jacket Over a Black Slip Skirt

A belted taupe suede jacket is the easiest way to make a black slip skirt feel right for fall. Underneath, a black turtleneck keeps you warm, and the lace trim on the skirt peeks out above black bow ballet flats. Tie a silk scarf to the handle of your taupe tote for a little color.

Southwestern Cardigan and White Jeans

Cozy is the whole point of this one. A taupe-and-brown southwestern-pattern cardigan with fringed cuffs ties over a white tee and cream wide-leg jeans, with a brown suede bucket bag and dark slip-on shoes. Wear it to a laid-back dinner where you’ll be helping out in the kitchen.

Cream Sweater and Champagne Satin Skirt

Soft cream knit and champagne satin together look a little like dessert. The chunky oversized sweater falls over a bias-cut satin maxi skirt, and strappy black flat sandals with a small black crossbody keep the palette simple. For the trip over, add a long coat and closed-toe flats.

Brown Corduroy Jacket and Ivory Maxi Skirt

Still a little warm where you live? A chocolate strapless top under a cropped brown corduroy shirt jacket balances a full ivory pleated maxi skirt, finished with brown leather crisscross slides and a structured brown top-handle bag. Cat-eye sunglasses and a gold bangle make it feel put together for a late-afternoon dinner outside.

Brown Knit Set With Snakeskin Boots

Matching knit sets are basically pajamas that look like you planned ahead. This chocolate brown one pairs a slouchy textured sweater with a midi skirt, plus pointed brown snakeskin boots and a big suede tote that fits a bottle of wine for the host. If you only buy one new thing for the holidays, I’d make it a set like this, since the pieces work apart all winter.